The Arizona champion., 1887-02-19

and It is expected that the construC
 ton train will start next week. Wor
 on grading at the front Is now rapid | ly progressing.
 1 The copies ofthe CHAMPION of Feb ruary 5th,, which were mailed as usu al to our subscribers at Williams, nev CT reached there, so we are informed | by prominent citizen of that place
 This is another of the eccentrlcities O the postal service in this locality.
 Thomas Howe, a gentleman wht was formerly engaged in business a
 Phenix, will shortly open furniture store in the new building erected by
 Messrs. Hoxworth and Burns ont door east of the Grand Army Hall
 Mir. Howe will have a fine stock o new goods shipped from the east.
 S. P, Jones, who has been here fol some time, and who left Chicago SC riously ill, is rapidly regaining his ac customed health and strength through the influence of our mountain climate MT, Jones is such pleasant and cour teous gentleman, that the many friends he has made all wish that he woulc remain permanently.
 The attention of the readers of the CHAMPION is invited to the ad. oO Winters and Frost, the Red Hot Gro cers Of Albuquerque, N. M., in this issue. They carry an immense stock of choice groceries, fruits, fresh vege- tatles, fish, game and canned goods. They make speciality of supplying goods along the line of the A. X P. K. R., and are just what their adver. tisement says, red hot grocers, on first class goods, and low prices.
 We notice by the Sacramento pa pers that Weinstock X Lubin, the well known Dry Goods and Clothing house of that city are making extensive i'm. provements in their store, one of the features being two thirty feet plate glass windows. They have also pur- chased adjacent property for the ac- cemmoddtion of thelrSut of town mail order business. which IS said to be many times the largest of it's kind on the coast.
 The Bank of Flagstaff opened this week for business in their new build ing west of the CHAMPION office. They have received a fine Diebold fire and burglar proof safe, weighing about 6,ooo pounds, chilled steel doors and time lock attachment. Their main office has been finely fitted mp with a private office adjoining for the con venience of customers. This enter prise IS credit to the town, and the gentlemen connected with 1t are de- serving of commendation.
 T. G. Norris, attorney-at-law, has removed his office to the Herring building on San Francisco avenue, which he is having repaired and pa. pered and otherwise arranged for his business, which is rapidly increasing. A private office has been partitioned of from the main office, where clients can hold consultation. Though a young man MT. Norris has, by strict attention to his profession, during the time he has resided here, acquired a large and lucrative practice and is considered one of the leading lawyers in Northern Arllona.
 On Washington's birthday, Tues day evening the z2d, a ball will be given in the Skating Rink, under the auspices of the Sons of Veterans, which, it is intended, shall be the most important social event of the season. The rink has been lined throughout with new lumber and am. pie heating arrangements have been made 10 ensure comfortable warmth for those present. Hitherto the draw back to the rink has been the impos siblhty of keeping it warm in cold weather. This has now been effectu- ally remedied. Tickets are s7 % and can be obtained at D. ]. Brannen & Co., $. P. Brannen's and l. P. Xii patrlck's and of the committee on invitations.
 There is no further definite inform ation regarding the Inurderers of the Mexican sheep herder who was Tn he employ of Dagg> Bros. The murder was committed about ten days ago near the herder's camp in Pleasant valley, where the body was found ridJled with bullets and the head completely severed from it. Alter the finding of the murdered man, posse trailed the supposed assassins towards house in the vicinity, but fearing an ambush no attempt was made to search 1t. It is said that shots were exchanged be tween the herder and an unknown as sailant several days before the killing, and the affair is supposed to be the result of an old fued. Messrs. Daggs Bros. have offered large reward for the capture of the criminals.
 The precinct officers of Flagstaff would do we'll to pay some attention to the practice of discharging fire arms around the town. particularly at night. There is territorial law which make the indiscriminate discharge of fire arms an offence punishable by not less than ten or more than fifty dol. lars, and imprisonment fer not less than two or more than ten days. There is also another subject of annoyance which needs some remedy. Flagstaff